Healthcare Hiring Remains Strong—Yes, Again.
Over the past 12 months, health care employment has grown by a staggering 323,000 positions, and October was another strong month for the industry.
Nurses, Nursing, and the Nature of Suffering
Nurses are no strangers to the illness, suffering, and death of others. But how a nurse navigates their own personal suffering plays a role in how they approach life, work, and the overlapping of the two.
“The Jewish Nurse” Who Treated Tree of Life Gunman Speaks Out, Urges Love
After the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history, stories emerged about “The Jewish Nurse” who treated the alleged gunman. Now, Ari Mahler, RN, tells his side.
“Physician Misery Index” Climbs to 3.94/5
Despite efforts being made to raise awareness of physician burnout, a healthcare analytics company has announced their Physician Misery Index is now a 3.94 out of 5.
Physicians Take a Stand Against Gun Violence
Three days before a physician became a victim of the 372nd mass shooting in the U.S. in 2018, the American College of Physicians updated its position on firearms.
Report: PAs/NPs Provide Similar or Better Care than Doctors
A new report from a World Health Organization team indicates that non-physicians, such as PAs and NPs, provide comparable care to that of physicians.
Rebranding of PA Title Moves Forward
The AAPA has announced they have selected a world-renowned branding firm to begin investigating rebranding the physician assistant title.
Global Pricing Plan Added To Trump’s Attack On Drug Prices, But Doubts Persist
The proposal would have Medicare base what it pays for some expensive drugs on the average prices in other industrialized countries.
What PTs Need to Know About Medicare Plans
Our friends at WebPT offer a thorough, but easy-to-follow breakdown of everything PTs need to know related to Medicare plans.
PTs, OTs Land Spots on List of Highest-Paying Jobs in Healthcare
PTs and OTs are being recognized as top earners in healthcare and are featured on a newly released list of the top ten highest paying careers in the field.